2. PART B: Which TWO details from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. “For years he did not take the practice very seriously; he often skipped his lessons in favor of playing baseball, and he did not think he was a good pianist." ( Paragraph 3)

B. “Whenever he traveled with his family, he sought out local famous musicians to get advice for his own music.” ( Paragraph 4)

C. "The club hosted an all-white audience, and weekly Cotton Club radio broadcasts gave Ellington national attention. He played for all the musical and entertainment acts." ( Paragraph 6)

D. "Their following was mainly African American, but they also had a big fan base overseas; they went on two European tours in 1933 and 1934." ( Paragraph 7)

E. "Some of his fans worried his music had become too outdated to keep him in the music business." ( Paragraph 8)

F. "His innovations in jazz and the different styles he employed are considered to be a huge influence to musicians overs the years and even up until today." ( Paragraph 10)

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